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How to Build a Tumbling Composter
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Tags: Tumbling Composter, Composter, Compose, Better Gardening, Soil
Make your own composite. Most compost barrels retail for $100 and up. This 32-gallon composite will cost about $25 (and 1 hour's work).
| 1. | Buy a plastic 32-gallon waste barrel for $10-$20. |
| 2. | Drill opposite 2-inch holes in the center of the barrel. |
| 3. | Pass a 48" PVC pipe through the center holes. |
| 4. | Build a wooden sawhorse to support the compost barrel in its frame. Nail 2 sets of 2x4's in an x-frame, and nail two X's together at the bottom for support. |
| 5. | Set the barrel with the PVC pipe in the wooden 2x4 sawhorse. |
| 6. | Use a 1-inch drill to drill holes in the body of the barrel, for aeration. |
| 7. | Rotate the barrel in the sawhorse frame using the PVC pipe as an axle. |
| 8. | Attach an adjustable bungee cord around the top of the barrel, to hold the cover in place when rotated. |
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Great idea! I think I would use a metal trash can to add to the stability of the tumbler as it can get really heavy and plastic might rip.
Comment by: MAD Granny
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